05/16/1983-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: City Council
May 16, 1983
PRESENT: Mayor Cole, Benny Bridges, Danny Spindle, H. W. Thomas,
and Carolyn Adkins
ABSENT: Freddy Inman
OTHERS PRESENT: Lloyd Henderson, Mary Jo Stover, Debbie McGuire
1. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed.
2. Motion was made by Bridges to approve disbursements for the
amount of $6,572.62. Spindle gave the second. Voted unan.
3. Motion was made by Bridges to approve the Sanger Electric
Capital Improvements for $6,697.17. Adkins gave the second.
Voted unan.
4. Council received the monthly tax report for March and April, 1983.
6. Motion was made by Bridges to appoint the following police
reserve officers for one year. They are as follows:
Allie M. Davenport, Jr.
Ricky Dewayne George
Danny Jo Spindle
Donald Harold Howard
Wanda Jane Morrison
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6. Council discussed the establishing of an industrial development
corporation. The corporation enables cities to issue tax free
bonds for industrial development. Lending institutions can
make low interest loans. Lloyd further explained that a five
member Board of Directors would need to be appointed by Council.
The following names were recommended:
Mayor Ralph B. Cole Billy Barclay
Lloyd Henderson Mary Jo Stover
Lindon Carr
After further discussion, it was. agreed that the entire Council
serve on the Board of Directors along with those recommended
for appointment bringing the total to ten directors.
Motion was made by Spindle to adopt the Resolution authorizing
and approving the creation of a nonprofit Industrial Development
Corporation. Adkins gave the second. Voted unan.
7.. Lloyd advised Council that Mr. Ben Campbell has notified the
City that he has a buyer for CATV System in Sanger and is
requesting Council's approval of the sale. The City has first
option to buy the franchise and the system cannot be sold with-
out written consent of Council. Pros and cons regarding purchase
of the system were discussed. Bridges stated that he had rather
sell to another company and go with smaller revenues. Lloyd
explained possible political problems that owning the system
could create. Lloyd to get representatives from STAR to talk
with Council.
8. The City received a letter from Dwight Bird with the Texas High-
way Department requesting Council to adopt an ordinance making
the frontage roads in Sanger one-way. The Highway Department is
planning to rebuild I-35 from Denton to Cooke County line. Their
problem is that the exits into Sanger are not standard for a two-
way frontage road. Council requested that the+City try and get
something for the concession by the City such as an exit off on
Bolivar Street, bridges, and/or overpass.
9. Mayor Cole informed Council that he had received another rate
schedule package from Guernsey Co. The package is so lengthy
that one copy will be made and kept at City Hall for Council
viewing. Mayor Cole stated it was the same things the study
showed before, with some additional information. Mayor Cole
stated that he and Lindon Carr would get together and come back
to Council with their recommendations. Lindon Carr is requesting
the following fees be changed:
PRESENT ADJUSTMENT INCREASE
CONNECT FEE $15.00 $25.00 $4,310.00
To all new customers & any customer moving
within the system
TEMPORARY SERVICE FEE 50.00 50.00 .00
Paid upon request for new service
RECONNECT FEE 15.00 25.00 650.00
One who is disconnected for non-payment 9
reconnecteA or requesting disconnect &
connect for upgrading.
SERVICE FEE 15.00 25.00 150.00
When seal is broken or trouble call is on
customer.
CONNECT FEE AFTER HOURS 15.00 30.00 75.00
Connect after hours, weekend or holidays
RETURNED CHECK FEE 3.00 5.00 ll2.00
NEW RESIDENTIAL SERVICE FEE 25.00 40.00
450.00
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Paid upon request of permanent service
10 or 30 SMALL COMMERCIAL SERVICE FEE 90.00 90.00 .00
10 or 30 LARGE COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL FEE - $6.70 per 1/3 of KVA .00
TOTAL $55747900
Council requested fee schedule be put on next Council agenda.
10. The contract with Central Telephone Company was considered by
Council. Mayor Cole questioned numbers 11 and 14 of the contract.
Councilman Bridges stated he was against the contract. That
$8,000 would not pay for a full-time employee, additional cost
would be involved in setting up the display area and the contract
should be for the minimum required total cost. Lloyd explained
the method Central had arrived at the 8,000 contract price and
that one of the city full-time employee's is making $8,311
per year. Discussion. Mayor Cole requested the city manager
to have the city attorney go over the contract.
11. Other such matters:
(a) Council agreed to change the dates of the Council
meeting in June for the 13th and 27th. This
change is due to the absence of the city manager
on these dates.
(b) Lloyd advised Council of a new housing assistance
program made available through the City`s HUD
program. The program will provide financial
assistance to low income, elderly, handicapped,
disabled, and displaced individuals. John White
has been able to get the City seven slots.
Motion was made by Thomas to adjourn the meeting. Adkins gave the
second. Voted unan.
Meeting Adjourned.
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MINUTES: City Council
June 13, 1983
PRESENT: Mayor Cole, Bridges, Spindle, Inman, Thomas and Adkins
OTHERS PRESENT: Lloyd Henderson, Mary Jo Stover, Bill Ross, Mary Fran Smith,
Frank A. Smith, Mr. & Mrs. William B. Dunn, John W. Coker,
Debra McGuire, Bennie Parrent, Rick Uray, Lynn Mullins,
Lindon Carr, Lynn Bright, Albert Bright, Jeff McNeill,
Tenia Hoops, C. G. McNeill and Gene Hughes.
1. Mayor Cole declared the public hearing open on zoning Petition Z-60 for
Gene Hughes. No one spoke in favor of the petition. Those speaking in
opposition were: Frank Smith, Mary Fran Smith, Benny Parrent, and
Tenia Hoops. Deed restrictions which exist on the area property was the
primary objection. Mayor Cole again explained to the concerned citizens
that the City had nothing to do with enforcing deed restrictions. Deed
restrictions are between the property owners. Councilman Thomas requested
to know how many of those in opposition were inside the City. One was.
It was noted that P & Z had denied the petition for Mr. Hughes. Mayor
Cole called for a motion.